Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
http://www.utdallas.edu/epps/eco/
Faculty
Professors: Daniel G. Arce M.,
Kurt J. Beron, Rachel Croson,
Catherine Eckel, James Murdoch, Todd Sandler, Barry J. Seldon, Donggyu Sul
Associate Professors:, Nathan Berg, Susan Williams McElroy, Kevin
Siqueira
Assistant Professors: Rodney Andrews, Chetan Dave, Xin (Sherry) Li
The mission of the Ph.D. in Economics is to
provide a cutting-edge education in economic theory, the development of a
rigorous toolkit of mathematical and econometric techniques, and in various
research areas in economics. This education allows students to think critically
about how to approach the analysis of economic problems and to contribute to the
knowledge base of the discipline
Facilities
Students have access to the computing
facilities in the
Admission
Requirements
The
University’s general admission requirements are discussed here.
Applicants will be judged and evaluated by
the existing admission standards as set forth by the University in its Graduate
Catalog. These standards include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution or its equivalent, fluency in written and spoken English, a grade
average of 3.25 or better in upper-division and graduate course work in
economics and related courses, submission of official Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) scores: GRE scores in the verbal and quantitative components
of the exams should total to at least 1200. Students may also wish to consider
submitting their score from the writing component of the GRE test as additional
evidence of their writing skills. A score of at least 4.5 in analytical writing
is considered desirable.
Standardized tests scores are only one of the
factors taken into account in determining admission. Given the demands that
will be placed on the student in his/her study of economics, a strong
background in calculus, linear algebra, and mathematical statistics is highly
desirable.
Students should submit all transcripts, three
letters of recommendation, and a one-page essay outlining the applicant’s
background, education, and personal objectives.
Prerequisites
Students
who lack the necessary background to start the program are advised to take
courses at the
Degree Requirements
The
University’s general degree requirements are discussed here.
Students seeking the Ph.D. in Economics must
complete 75 graduate hours. In addition,
they must (i) complete core courses with an average GPA of 3.00; (ii) pass
comprehensive exams in micro- and macroeconomic theory and in econometrics
(although the econometrics exam will be waived for students who complete each
of the required econometrics courses with a grade of A- or better);
(iii) be certified in two research areas within the science of Economics; and
(iv) submit an approved dissertation. The following paragraphs elaborate on
these requirements.
Students are required to complete the
following core courses:
ECON
6301 Microeconomics Theory I
ECON 7301 Microeconomics Theory II
ECON 8301 Microeconomics Theory III
ECON 6302 Macroeconomics Theory I
ECON 7302 Macroeconomics Theory II
ECON 6305 Mathematical Economics
ECON 6311 Statistics for Econometrics
ECON 6309 Econometrics I
ECON 7309 Econometrics II
ECON 8309 Econometrics III
In addition, they are required to register for the following courses at the
appropriate stages of their study:
ECON 7V01 Survey/Research Seminar
ECON 8V01 Dissertation Seminar
In
order to assure that the student progresses satisfactorily, each student is
required to consult with the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) of Economics
Programs prior to registration in every semester.
For research area certification, the
student must select the two research areas, preferably during the second year
of study, and advise the (DGS) of the selection. The DGS will, in conjunction
with the Economics Curriculum Committee, advise the
student regarding the appropriate certification requirements. The general
guidelines for certification consist of (i) making a grade of B or better in
three courses within each area; (ii) writing an acceptable research paper in
one area.
The submission of an approved dissertation will complete the course of study for the Ph.D. degree in Economics. The procedure for approval of the dissertation is outlined in the UT Dallas Graduate Catalog.